Project COBALT
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Project: COBALT is a project that introduced a new chassis of MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV for Blue Team to use during the Human-Covenant War.[1]
Overview
In an effort to optimise each Spartan's field competencies and test skunkwork modifications, the Project: COBALT suits' titanium alloy frame were temporarily modified from their baseline Mark IV iterations to bear distinctive features.[2] The COBALT suits had prototype stealth technology that was in each suit[3], with the plating being tinted with the same refractive coating employed on the Office of Naval Intelligence's Prowlers.[2] The Spartans were advised to use it sparingly, as it was a large power draw. [4]
During the Battle of Alpha Corvi II, the suits were additionally outfitted with a suite of surveillance and reconnaissance equipment.[4]
Variants
COBALT CV.117
- COBALT CV.117: CV.117 featured prototype stealth technology and a customized surveillance drone.[1] Worn by John-117 during the Battle of Alpha Corvi II in 2525, and in Operation: SILENT STORM and the later Battle of Netherop in March and June 2526.[5][6][7]
John-117 wearing the CV.117 on Biko.
John-117 employing his suit's refractive coating to ambush Whitaker and a group of Insurrectionists on Alpha Corvi II.
John-117 wearing this variant on Alpha Corvi II.
The armor during the Battle of Netherop.
COBALT MV.104
- COBALT MV.104: MV.104 featured carbon-fiber blades housed in the forearms of the armor. The blades could be locked in place or could be fired as a projectile for up to a hundred meters away, with them also having embedded beacons linked to internal displays for potential battlefield retrieval or vehicle tracking.[8] Worn by Fred-104 during the Battle of Alpha Corvi II.[5]
Fred-104 wearing this variant on Alpha Corvi II.
COBALT SV.058
- COBALT SV.058: SV-058 featured advanced optics and rangefinder technology to enhance visual acuity on targets across a range of spectrums and environmental conditions. Linda-058 requisitioned a twin-engine external VTOL propulsion device that could be deployed to allow for rapid relocation at a moment's notice[9], though only one such unit was available at the time.[4] This suit was additionally equipped with the carbon-fiber blades used by MV.104.[4] Worn by Linda-058 during the Battle of Alpha Corvi II.[5]
Linda-058 wearing this variant on Alpha Corvi II.
COBALT RV.087
- COBALT RV.087: RV.087 was outfitted with additional accoutrements that aided in reconassence and high-speed terrain traversal. The suit also had sensor suite designed specifically for accurate and timely battlefield analysis during extra-vehicular activity scenarios[3] and a surveillance drone. Worn by Kelly-087 during the Battle of Alpha Corvi II.[5]
Kelly-087 wearing this variant on Alpha Corvi II.
Gallery
An early concept of CV.117.
An early concept of CV.117.
An early concept of CV.117.
An early concept of CV.117.
Blue Team wearing their COBALT-issued armour.
List of appearances
- Halo: Collateral Damage (First appearance)
- Halo: Silent Storm
- Halo: Oblivion
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: Collateral Damage, Hardcover bonus - John-117
- ^ a b Halo: Silent Storm, chapter 1
- ^ a b Halo: Collateral Damage, Hardcover bonus - Kelly-087
- ^ a b c d Halo: Collateral Damage, issue 1
- ^ a b c d Halo: Collateral Damage
- ^ Halo: Silent Storm
- ^ Halo: Oblivion
- ^ Halo: Collateral Damage, Hardcover bonus - Fred-104
- ^ Halo: Collateral Damage, Hardcover bonus - Linda-058
